The Senior Worker (Crisis Accommodation) will work as part of the Samaritans Youth Homelessness Support Services and will be responsible for the provision of site management within Samaritans Youth Crisis Accommodation.
The SHS sector is a vital part of the broader service system that is working towards ending homelessness. SHS service providers support people who are experiencing, or who are at risk of homelessness, through early intervention, crisis and transitional support; and post crisis support services. The program's primary objective is to ensure people who are experiencing homelessness, or who are at risk of homelessness, are supported to achieve safe and stable housing in the community.
Samaritans Youth Crisis Accommodation is a short-term service for young people who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. The service provides assessment, short-term casework and transitional support through the provision of information, referral advocacy and case management.
Why Work for Us? Up to 40% discount on school enrolment fees at any of our Newcastle Anglican schoolsSalary packaging options (up to $611/fortnight)Discounted private health insurance through MedibankCareer and development opportunities – we want you to flourish!Access to over 300+ gyms with the Fitness Passport ProgramFree access to our corporate Employee Assistance ProgramPaid parental leave (after 12 months of service)About You Tertiary qualifications in Social Sciences/Youth work/Community Welfare/Social WorkMinimum of 3 years' experience in an equivalent positionEffective leadership skills and ability to build a harmonious and high functioning work teamCreative and flexible approach to young people experiencing homelessnessHighly developed case management skillsPositive communication and conflict resolution skillsAbility to maintain and model professional boundariesCommitment to the rights and responsibilities of young peopleDemonstrated ability to manage young people in crisisExperience in the provision of person-centred practiceExperience in employing strengths-based practice and systems theoryUnderstanding of Rapid Rehousing and the Going Home Staying Home guidelinesCommitment to shared risk and decision-making practices to ensure oversight and escalation to upper management as requiredNDIS Worker Screening Clearance, Working with Children Check, Current First Aid and CPR certificate, Australian work rights, and willingness to undergo a National Police checkWho We Are Newcastle Anglican is a faith-based organisation serving the people of the Hunter and the Central Coast. We offer a leading Christian presence to our community through our parishes, four schools, Anglican Care, and Samaritans. Our vision is for people to flourish because of what we do, inspired by the way of Jesus. We provide a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and welcome all applications.
Samaritans promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children and young people.
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